Manny Atwal

Manny Atwal is a federal defender representing Vance Boelter, who is charged with the murder of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband. Atwal has communicated the challenges her team faces in reviewing the extensive evidence provided by the prosecution, stating that the process is slow and complicated due to the sheer volume of material. She highlighted the need for more time to adequately prepare for the defense in this complex case.